Anthony M. Grosso

WATERBURY – Anthony M. Grosso, 98, entered into the gates of heaven on Sunday evening, Aug. 19, 2018, in the comfort of his home, surrounded by all of his loving family. He was the loving husband of Irene (LaBonte) Grosso for 77 years.

Tony was born in Waterbury on Veterans Day, Nov. 11, 1919, son of the late Pasquale and Natalina (Ciancuilli) Grosso. He graduated from Wilby High School in 1937. He worked for Anaconda Metal Hose in Waterbury in production control, retiring after 40 years.

Tony joined the United States Army in 1944, and served our country during World War II in France and Germany. He was a technical sergeant with the 66th Infantry, Black Panther Division.

He was very devoted to his church, Our Lady of Mount Carmel. Tony was a former Eucharistic minister, as well as a member of the Mount Carmel Society, Forever Young Society and the Holy Name Society.

After his retirement, he worked at the annual Our Lady of Mount Carmel Feast, making fried dough for 33 years. Tony attended a yearly retreat at The Holy Family Retreat House, in Farmington, since it opened in 1951.

He was a member of the Prospect Seniors, the oldest active member of the VFW Post 201, and a member of Perillo’s Senior Bowling League.

Tony’s family was very special to him and he enjoyed large family gatherings. In addition to time spent with his family, he was passionate about singing. He began singing barbershop with the Valley Chordsmen in 1947. He was the oldest living charter member of the group. He truly enjoyed his Monday night rehearsals with his friends and their annual show.

Besides his wife Irene, Tony leaves behind to cherish his memory his children, Patrick Grosso and his wife Elaine, of Hampstead, N.C., Robert Grosso and his wife Barbara, James Grosso and his wife Kathryn, Joyce Orso and her husband Rocco, all of Waterbury, and Barbara Fountain and her husband Robert, of Cheshire.

He also leaves behind his eight grandchildren, Jeffery Grosso and his wife DeAnna, of York, S.C., Kristen Grosso of Waterbury, Melissa Grosso of New Haven, James Grosso and his wife Kristen, Rebecca Grosso, Jennifer Marino and her husband Christopher, all of Waterbury, Allison Fountain and Lauren Fountain, both of Arlington, Mass.; and his two great-grandchildren, Kevin and Kendra Grosso, of York, S.C., as well as a third great-grandchild due in September. He also leaves behind several nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by two brothers, Joseph Grosso and Michael Grosso.

The family would like to give a special thanks to Hartford HealthCare for their compassionate care and comfort given to Tony during his illness. Thanks also to the devoted aides who cared for him from Compassionate Companions.

A funeral will be held on Friday, 8:30 a.m. at Chase Parkway Memorial/The Albini Family Funeral Home, 430 Chase Parkway, Waterbury, to Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church for a Mass of Christian burial at 9:30 a.m. Burial with military honors will follow at Calvary Cemetery. Calling hours will be held Thursday evening from 5 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.

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